Classic South America

What's Included

• Choice Highlights

  Choose between two carefully selected activities in Santiago and Buenos Aires.

• Make Travel Matter

  Visit the Bird Park at Iguassu Falls, an integrated conservation centre for birds of the Atlantic Forest.

• Exceptional Dining

  Enjoy a variety of dining experiences including a cocktail reception and Chilean seafood lunch at Mestizo Restaurante, a meal with live music and tango at Rojo Tango, and a traditional Brazilian barbecue at Ipe Grill.

• Curated Experiences

  Meet Local Expert Cecelo in Ipanema for a private performance and learn about the birthplace of Bossa Nova.

• Magnificent Stays

  Stay at the luxurious Belmond das Cataratas, the only hotel inside the Iguassu National Park.

• Passport Moments

  Explore Santiago, Valparaiso, Buenos Aires, Iguassu Falls, and Rio de Janeiro with Local Experts.

• Personalise your day

  Meet local gauchos in Buenos Aires and learn about their traditions on a horseback ride or a leisurely walk.

• Transfers

  Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold.

• Hotel Services

  Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi and, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.

What's Not Included

• Flights

  International and domestic flights are not included.

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.

• Optional Activities

  Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.

• Visa Fees

  Visa fees and any other travel documentation costs are not included.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with private transfers and flights between destinations, ensuring a seamless journey from Santiago to Buenos Aires, Iguassu Falls, and Rio de Janeiro, with all transportation tailored to your preferences.

Accommodation

Experience luxury at The Singular Lastarria Hotel in Santiago, Alvear Palace Hotel in Buenos Aires, Belmond Hotel das Cataratas in Iguassu, and Belmond Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, offering exquisite rooms and exceptional service throughout your South American journey.

Dining Summary

• 4 Dinner (D)
• 11 Breakfast (B)
• 5 Lunch (L)

Additional Included Highlights

• Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
• In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
• Included at all hotels.
• Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
• Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
• On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
• Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.
• Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.

Curated Experiences

• Ipanema: Meet Local Expert Cecelo, a local guitarist, music aficionado, and studio owner from Ipanema. Join him in Ipanema, the birthplace of Bossa Nova in the 1950s. You'll learn about the sounds and sights of the place that inspired this new genre of samba music and enjoy a private performance over a caipirinha cocktail.

Magnificent Stays

• Iguassu Falls: Step through the doors into a world of understated luxury. The luxurious Belmond das Cataratas is the only hotel inside the National Park and sits alongside the falls. Soak up the jungle chorus while you float in the pool, stroll gardens bejewelled with orchids and sip caipirinhas as the sun goes down. Embark on the ultimate adventure at South America's first and only Forbes Five Star hotel, and you’ll never want to leave.

Passport Moments

• Santiago: Meet a Local Expert for an in-depth city exploration. Start out at the heart of the city, seeing the Chilean University, San Francisco Church and the Santa Lucia Hill. Then visit the Plaza de Armas and the cathedral. Cross the Mapocho river to the bohemian Bellavista district on the way to San Cristóbal Hill, where you will have the best views of Santiago and the Andes Mountains.
• Santiago: Visit Kingston Family Vineyards, a small boutique winery located in Casablanca Valley for an introduction to and tasting of their exquisite wines.
• Valparaiso: From Santiago, head west towards Valparaíso. Pass by the main square where you can see the monument honoring the 1879 Naval Battle of Iquique. Declared a World Heritage by UNESCO, Valparaíso offers unique ocean landscapes with colorful neighborhoods, picturesque cobblestone streets, and old cable cars.
• Buenos Aires: Take a tour of this historical and prestigious opera house and explore the Main Hall, Foyer, Bustos Gallery and the Golden Hall.
• Iguassu Falls: Head to the Argentinean side of Iguassu Falls and view the unfathomable Devil's Throat with a Local Expert.
• Iguassu Falls: Join a local expert for a spectacular walk past thundering curtains of water and misty rainbows on the Brazilian side of the falls. Explore the base of the falls and see the impressive panoramic view of San Martin Island.
• Rio de Janeiro: Experience sightseeing with a Local Expert and a cable car journey to the lofty heights of Sugarloaf Mountain with fast-track admission.
• Rio de Janeiro: Visit this beautiful library that was built in the heart of Rio by the Portuguese monarchy.
• Rio de Janeiro: Visit the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil, one of the most important cultural centers in the country. Admire the Art Deco design by Francisco Joaquim Bethencourt da Silva.
• Rio de Janeiro: Take a train ride up Corcovado Hill through the Tijuca National Forest to the open arms of Christ the Redeemer and magnificent views over the legendary bay.

Personalise your day

• Buenos Aires: Meet the local gauchos and learn about the traditions of these South American Cowboys on a horseback ride.
• Buenos Aires: Explore the beautiful ranch on a leisurely walk, learning all about the gaucho lifestyle.

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